zak1側侧
Jyutpingzak1
Yalejāk
Definition
To lean or incline to one side.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of tilting or leaning, often used for body parts like the head or neck. It implies a deviation from a straight, upright, or centered position. When describing objects, it often appears in the form 側埋一邊 to emphasize the state of being tilted.
Examples
He always sleeps leaning to one side.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 挨, which specifically means to lean against something like a wall or a chair. 側 describes the posture of the object itself rather than the act of resting against a support.
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Grammar guides
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